- 1: 18 pm
- 6,38 km
- 10 m
- 9 m
- 105 m
- 115 m
- 10 m
- Start: City Harbor
- Destination: Lindenau Harbor
This beautiful tour is a must-do, and not just for architecture lovers. The varied route also offers shady sections and culinary stops right on the water. No other canoe tour encapsulates Leipzig's city life and charm more perfectly than this paddling route. The waterway is spanned by a total of 15 architecturally interesting bridges—no wonder Leripzig is often called "Little Venice." Along the waterway, you'll also see imposing factory buildings, Wilhelminian-era houses, loft apartments, and restaurants right on the banks.
Good to know
Best Season
Directions
START: 0,0 km Leipzig city harbor. Boarding/disembarkation at the pier, parking available.
0,8 km mouth of the Elster flood bed Caution: Danger to life at the Palmengarten weir! Keep your distance! Straight on in Stadtelster towards Klingerhainbrücke
1,3 km landing stage Klingerweg Between Könneritzbrücke and Karlbrücke Industrial architecture, restored “Buntgarnwerke”
2,3 km Karl-Heine-Kanal junction Turn right towards the west. Watch out for oncoming traffic, narrow spot!
2,9 km jetty, Plagwitz district park. Accessible jetty. Please avoid driving through the water lilies!
4,8 km pier channel 28
DESTINATION: 6,0 km Lindenau Harbor The portage from Lindenau Harbor to the Elster-Saale Canal (approx. 150 m) should be done with a boat trolley.
With the realization of the water connection to Lindenau Harbor, the port area was connected to the water network of the Leipzig New Lake District. It is around 11 km to the end of the Saale-Elster Canal near Zschöchergen in Saxony-Anhalt.
Tour features
refreshment possibility
Equipment
Waterproof transport bag, rain and sun protection, provisions and water.
Life jackets are available at every canoe rental.
Don’t forget some change for an ice cream or a cold drink in between.
Arrival & Parking
Motorway connection:
A9 (Berlin–Munich) – approx. 13 km
A14 (Magdeburg–Dresden) – approx. 12 km
A38 (Göttingen–Leipzig) – approx. 11 km
Parking at the city harbor
Tram stops:
Westplatz (lines 1, 2, 8, 14) – approx. 300 m away
Waldplatz (lines 3, 4, 7, 15) – approx. 350 m away
Train stations:
Leipzig Central Station – approx. 1,5 km away
Market (S-Bahn station) – approx. 1,2 km away
More information / links
Difficulty level: easy
Length: about 6,6 km
Locks: none
Portage: not necessary between Lindenau Harbour and City Harbour
Navigability: upstream and downstream
Simply ask the canoe rental shop for a small map or pick up the water brochure from the tourist information office.
author
Franziska Tiedtke
Organization
LEIPZIG REGION
License (master data)
Franziska Tiedtke
Our tip
Right next to the Könneritz Bridge is Leipzig's most famous flower balcony. So keep your eyes open!
safety instructions
Safe and correct navigation on the waters: Tips for Water Hiking
The transfer from Lindenau Harbour to the Saale-Elster Canal (approx. 150 m) should be carried out with a boat trolley.
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